10 Great Dates

compiled by Jessica Clare

Wine in 2 Water Concert and Wine Benefit

June 2, Lodi

Enjoy wine tasting, live music, local food, and artist demonstrations as local wineries raise money for the Bear Creek Water Project. All proceeds will go to projects designed to bring clean water to children worldwide. 4:30 p.m. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Jessie's Grove Winery, 1973 West Turner Road, Lodi, (209) 712-1560, winein2water.org

 

Jewish Food Festival

June 3, Stockton

Temple Israel hosts their 39th annual food fair, where visitors can enjoy blintzes at the bakery, bagels and lox, corned beef, and other staples of Jewish cuisine. Guests can also enjoy games, dancing, raffl es, a beer garden, a tour of one of the oldest temples in California, and more. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $11 in advance, $12 at the door. Temple Israel, 5105 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, (209) 477-9306

Relay For Life of Stockton

June 9, Stockton

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's Signature event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relay is an overnight, 24-hour event. Teams of friends, family members and co-workers camp out and take turns walking or running around a track. Lots of food and entertainment can be expected at this fun, family event. 9a.m.-9 a.m. Registration fees vary. Bear Creek High School, 10555 Thornton Rd., Stockton, (209) 639-1661, relayforlife.org

 

Bike (or Hike) to Feed the Hungry

June 16, Stockton

Lace up your walking shoes and dust off your two-wheeler for the fourth annual Bike or Hike. Participants can choose to cycle or stroll through three possible routes around Stockton, beginning and ending at the University of the Pacific's DeRosa Center. The proceeds from this year's event will help fund the Emergency Food Bank, and donations of canned goods or staples are welcome. 8:30 a.m. $25-30. Prices vary. DeRosa University Center, 901 Presidents Drive, Stockton, (209) 464-7369, stocktonhikeandbike.org

Second Annual Micke Grove Zoo Zoom

June 10, Lodi

Get out those running shoes and start training for the 2nd Annual Micke Grove Zoo Zoom! In cooperation with Fleet Feet of Stockton, the Zoo Zoom makes for a great family morning in beautiful Micke Grove Park. Following last year's successful inaugural event, the 2012 Zoo Zoom promises to be both bigger and better. Registration fees include a t-shirt, pancake breakfast, and zoo entry. 8 a.m. Family registration: $100 in advance, $120 day of the race. $30 for each additional family member. Micke Grove Zoo, 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, (209) 953-8840, mgzoo.com

26th Annual Summer Sunset Wine Tasting

June 22, Stockton

Help raise funds for Pixie Woods while sampling hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants and wines from thirty different wineries. Guests can also enjoy live music throughout the park, or indulge in quiet competition by participating in the silent auction. 5-8 p.m. $40. Pixie Woods Park, 3121 Monte Diablo Ave., Stockton, (209) 969-6048, visitstockton.org

Stars and California Skies

June 22- 23, Stockton

Mark Hamill narrates the story of a star's life, from nebula to nova, in an exploration of one of the most beautiful and destructive features of the Universe. 7:30 p.m. $6-$8. Delta College, 5151 Pacifi c Ave, Stockton, (209) 954- 5110, deltacollege.edu

Taste of St. Jorge featuring Lori McKenna

June 29, Acampo

Veteran songwriter Lori McKenna will perform for wine club members and guests at St. Jorge. McKenna's songs have been recorded by heavy hitters like Keith Urban, Leanne Rimes, and Mandy Moore, and she'll showcase some of her writing talents with an acoustic set at St. Jorge's outdoor amphitheater. Wine tasting is included in the cost of tickets. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary. St. Jorge Winery, 22769 N. Bender Road, Acampo, (209) 365-0202, stjorgewinery.com

DeltaFusion

June 30, Stockton

DeltaFusion uses visual and performing arts as a means to express the range of cultural heritage of the population of Stockton, California and San Joaquin County, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country. DeltaFusion is a celebration of this diversity and community, bringing together civic and academic leaders, students, artists, and neighborhood groups. This workshop experience culminates with a puppet parade and performance! Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Performances to follow at 10:15 and noon. Free. Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Ave., Stockton, (209) 940-6315, deltafusionstockton.com

"Raise the Barn" Classic Car Show &Craft Fair

June 30, Lodi

The Classic Car Show & Craft Fair will be held at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum inside Micke Grove Park south of Lodi. The event, a barnbuilding fundraiser for the museum's education program, will feature dozens of classy automobiles, carriages, craft booths, free rides in a horse-drawn carriage, a poker walk, children's games, a used book sale, a prize drawing, car show awards, food, and museum exhibits. $5 per family, $5 parking fee. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, (209) 331-2055, sanjoaquinhistory.org